A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3471389 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3473284 epoch_slot_no: 17284 block_no: 3471227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2082 time: 2019-12-06 21:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdade9c39410fc889870583c9063059a8a30e84c806751efd80ecd0b13fea612aBlock Operator
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